The Volunteer

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The Volunteer (1944)

Directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

War · 44m

After a masterful Shakespearean performance in a London theater, Ralph Richardson is sought for an autograph by Fred, his dresser. Later, Fred has joined the Fleet Air Arm (Fly Navy) and become a hero, rescuing a pilot from his burning plane. When Fred arrives at Buckingham Palace, it's Ralph's turn to ask for an autograph.

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Cast

Ralph Richardson Self - Narrator
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Pat McGrath Fred Davey Anna Neagle Self Laurence Olivier Self Michael Powell Self Herbert Wilcox Self
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Tommy Woodrooffe Self

Crew

Director
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Writer
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Director of Photography
Frederick Ford
Original Music Composer
Allan Gray
Editor
Michael C. Chorlton, John Seabourne Sr.
Producer
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Details

Release date
1944-01-10
Runtime
44m
Genres
War
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Ministry of Information, The Archers